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Camera with folded optics

US12124152B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2023
Grant dateOct 22, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B2205/0069
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics and lens shifting capabilities. In some examples, a folded optics arrangement of the camera may include one or more lens elements and one or more light path folding elements (e.g., a prism). Some embodiments include voice coil motor (VCM) actuator arrangements, carrier arrangements, and/or suspension arrangements to provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) movement. Furthermore, some embodiments include position sensor arrangements for position sensing with respect to AF and/or OIS movement.

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